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Gamla Stan, Stockholm
The honey-hued medieval old town of cobbled lanes and the Royal Palace.
About Sweden
Old-town charm, Arctic aurora and effortless Scandi cool
Sweden blends storybook charm with sleek modernity — the ochre lanes of Stockholm's Gamla Stan, the design and café culture of a city built across fourteen islands, and a vast wilderness of forest, lake and Arctic tundra.
Sail the Stockholm archipelago, ride to Lapland to sleep in the Icehotel beneath the northern lights, and embrace fika, the cherished Swedish ritual of coffee and a cinnamon bun.
Local Culture
Swedish culture prizes lagom (balance), egalitarianism and a deep bond with nature via allemansrätten, the right to roam. Fika punctuates every day, Midsummer is sacred, and clean design, sustainability and social trust run through everything.
Travel Highlights
- Stockholm's Gamla Stan old town
- Swedish Lapland & the aurora
- The Icehotel, Jukkasjärvi
- Stockholm archipelago
- Fika & Scandi design
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Language
- Swedish
- Currency
- SEK
Popular Attractions
Unmissable sights
The landmarks and natural wonders that define Sweden.
4.8
Stockholm
A waterborne capital of fourteen islands, museums and design.
4.9
Swedish Lapland
Arctic wilderness of aurora, reindeer and the famous Icehotel.
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Stockholm Archipelago
Some 30,000 islands of red cabins, pine and open Baltic water.
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Northern Lights
The aurora glowing over the snowfields of Abisko and Kiruna.
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Island Escapes
Summer days swimming and sailing the sunlit archipelago.
Things To Do
Experiences & adventures
Curated activities to make your Sweden story your own.
Old Town Walk
Wander Gamla Stan's lanes, palace and squares.
Archipelago Cruise
Sail to island cabins and seaside villages.
Aurora & Icehotel
Sleep on ice and chase the lights in Lapland.
Fika Culture
Coffee and cinnamon buns, the Swedish way.
Dog Sledding
Glide through Arctic forests by husky.
Design & Museums
Vasa ship, ABBA and Scandi design museums.
Best Time To Visit
When to go to Sweden
Seasonal weather at a glance to help you plan the perfect window.
Summer
Jun – Aug
16–25°C
Long bright days — ideal for the archipelago.
Autumn
Sep – Oct
6–14°C
Crisp colours and the first aurora.
Winter
Nov – Mar
-6–1°C
Snow, the Icehotel and northern lights.
Spring
Apr – May
4–14°C
Thaw, blossom and lengthening days.
Food & Cuisine
A taste of Sweden
Signature dishes and where to savour them.
Swedish Meatballs
Köttbullar with creamy gravy, lingonberry and mash.
Kanelbulle
The classic cardamom-spiced cinnamon bun for fika.
Gravlax
Dill-cured salmon with mustard sauce and crispbread.
Smörgåsbord
A lavish spread of herring, seafood, cheese and bread.
Fine dining
Frantzén, Stockholm
Three-Michelin-star Nordic tasting journey.
Husmanskost
Pelikan, Stockholm
Classic beer-hall meatballs and herring.
Nordic
Icehotel Restaurant, Lapland
Arctic produce beside the frozen river.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before travelling to Sweden.
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